There is no doubt that the Dominican Republic has become one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean this year. That achievement is further evidenced by new statistics released by Forward Keys, revealing that the number of Americans flocking to the sunny destination has shot up more than 30% year over year. And that’s just a small taste of what’s to come as the busy winter season approaches.
With a record-breaking travel season on the horizon, the Dominican Republic is expected to dominate the travel scene as one of the most popular international destinations for US travelers. With that in mind, here is the latest information on the growing popularity of the Dominican Republic.
Americans flock to Punta Cana amid the opening of new resorts
US travel to the Dominican Republic has grown steadily since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. With more Americans traveling this year, the island nation currently stands out as one of the most sought-after options thanks to its excellent hospitality and year-round warm weather.
This week, Forward Keys, a leading travel analytics firm, has released new statistics on travel patterns in the United States. Key data from the numeracy firm shows US citizens are traveling 13% more than ever before, with hot tropical destinations like Mexico and the Dominican Republic topping the popularity charts.
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The new study also shows that families are an increasingly important part of the travel market as travelers seek to spend more time with their loved ones. And in that sense, few destinations can compete with what the Dominican Republic has to offer. From some of the best family resorts in the world to excellent security and a growing selection of kid-friendly activities, the Dominican Republic is a worthwhile choice for family travel. That segment is expected to grow more than 21% this year, with the biggest growth coming from hot tropical destinations.
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American travelers are also splurging more on their annual vacation this year, making the Dominican Republic a great choice given the country’s ongoing resort-building boom. New properties are opening their doors to travelers from across the country, offering ever-increasing levels of luxury and comfort. In Miches, a booming ecotourism hotspot, more than 2,000 new hotel rooms are being built, and in Punta Cana, existing resorts are undergoing massive renovations to improve amenities and add exciting new entertainment options.
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The Dominican Republic has also reported consecutive growth in passenger arrival numbers, cementing the country’s role as a major destination for North American travelers. Growing demand means more airlines are opening up new routes to the popular island nation. This winter, a record number of airlines are scheduled to operate flights to Punta Cana. The city’s massive airport, which handles more than 8 million passengers a year, has just completed an expensive renovation to bolster security and passenger capacity. Airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and several major Canadian-based carriers, have announced plans to increase seat availability to Caribbean destinations by up to 30% in 2023 compared to last year.
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That means Americans will be able to travel to the Dominican Republic from more destinations than ever before, and with continued efforts to implement an Open Skies Treaty between the United States and the Caribbean nation, hopefully, travelers will lower prices.
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A similar agreement between Canada and the Dominican Republic went into effect in February, significantly improving the flexibility of Canadian airlines to launch new flights to the warm destination.
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